All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

From Naha, the Churaumi Aquarium is far away, and you have the option to either rent a car or join a bus tour to get there. Since we had a larger group this time, we opted for the bus tour.
The Churaumi Aquarium is located within a marine park, and the time allocated for visiting is not very long. Moreover, we were instructed to have lunch in the park and return to the bus. However, while there are a café inside the aquarium and a food court in the park, all the options are overpriced, unappetizing, and lack local flavor, making them not worth eating. When we returned to the bus parking lot, we found several diverse local restaurants around the parking area that looked very delicious. In other words, after the bus arrives and you visit the Churaumi Aquarium (which is located near the coast, down a slope from the bus parking lot), it’s recommended to skip lunch in the park, quickly head back up the slope to the parking lot, enjoy lunch at one of the diverse local restaurants nearby, and wait for the bus departure time. However, this recommended pattern of behavior is not mentioned by the guide, so be cautious.
After the aquarium, Kouri Island and Manzamo are good natural sightseeing spots, but places like the Okashi Goten and American Village are just souvenir shops, and I don't see the point in spending more time than necessary there.

那覇から美ら海水族館は遠く、水族館に行くにはレンタカーで行くかパスツアーに入るかの選択肢となる。今回は人数も多かったのでバスツアーにした。
美ら海水族館は海洋公園の中にあり、見学に与えられた時間はそれほど長くない。しかも、公園内で昼食を取ってバスに戻る様に指示あり。しかし公園内には水族館内のカフェ、公園内のフードコート、などがあるもののどこも不味くて高くてローカル色もなく、全く食べる価値がない。ところがバス駐車場に戻ってみれば、駐車場周辺に多彩な地元のレストランがいくつもあり、とてもおいしそう。つまり、バスが着いて美ら海水族館を見たら（バス駐車場からずっと降りて行った海岸近くにある）公園内で昼食を取らずに、サッサとスロープを上って駐車場に戻って来て、周辺の多彩なレストランで昼食を楽しんで、バスの出発時間を待つ、と言うのがお勧めの行動パターンと言える。但し、決してこの行動パターンはガイドさんからは語られないので注意、
水族館以降の古宇利島や万座毛は自然の観光スポットとして良いが、お菓子御殿やアメリカンビレッジは単なる土産物屋であり、ここに必要以上の滞在時間を掛ける意味を感じない。

There's nothing particularly surprising, but when you go to Ishigaki Island, it's best to start with this bus tour to get an overall feel of the island. After that, you can visit the city, surrounding areas, and any specific spots that interest you. So, if you're going to Ishigaki Island for 2-3 days, I think it's efficient to participate in this bus tour on the first day.

何が特にどうと驚くほどのことはないが、石垣島に行ったら先ずはこのバスツアーで島を一周して全体感を掴んだ上で、その後は市街・周辺や興味のある個別スポットを訪問すれば良い。という事で2-3日石垣島に行くなら、初日にこのバスツアーに参加するのが効率的と思う。

I was very satisfied with the sightseeing experience I had in a limited amount of time. I don't think I could have had this experience on my own in such a short time. Also, the lunch was very delicious and excellent. The tour guide was very efficient and did a great job.

I would love to go again.

限られた時間で、最大限の観光をさせていただき、大満足でした。
個人では、この時間でこの体験はできないと思います。
また、昼食も大変美味しく最高でした。
ツアコンの方も、てきぱきと行動され大変良くしていただきました。

もう一度行ってみたいです。

I was very satisfied with the packed tour. Unfortunately, lunch was set to be eaten individually at the aquarium, but since my visit was right in the middle of Golden Week, both the restaurant and snack stands were extremely crowded, and I couldn't eat anything. I wish they had told us, "Please bring your own lunch."

盛りだくさんのツアーで大変満足しました。
残念だったのは、昼食は水族館で各自が食べる設定でしたが、参加日がゴールデンウィーク真っただ中だったためレストラン、軽食売店ともに大混雑で何も食べることができませんでした。
こんなことなら、「昼食は持参してください」と言ってくれたらよかったのに、と思います。

The course and fees were reasonable. However, the tour guide from Saitama had a low, fast-paced voice and was not good at explaining things, which was the worst part. Also, using the audio guide on the bus was unnecessary, and it was only used for that purpose. There was no explanation of what it was for, and when I filed a complaint, I was met with anger, claiming they had explained it!

コースも料金もまとも。ただ、埼玉から移住の添乗員が、低音早口、説明下手で、最悪でした。また、バス内で、音声ガイド使用は不用だし、しかもそれに使用するだけ。何に使うか？の説明無いから、クレーム入れたら、説明した❗️と、逆ギレされました。

I was prepared for the rainy season, but the guide explained various things and helped distract me. It was lucky that the rain stopped just where we were walking.

梅雨で覚悟はしてたけどガイドさんが色々説明してくれて気をまぎらわしてくれました
歩くところだけ雨があがったのでラッキーでした

First, the final confirmation email only mentioned that the meeting place was the Hilton in Chatan, and when I called to confirm, I was told it was a location with parking. It would be better to provide more details since there are several parking areas. I was quite anxious in the morning. Everything else was very good! The stories explained by the guide along the way were also educational!

まず、最後の確認のメールに集合場所が北谷ヒルトンとしか記載がなく電話で確認すると駐車場がある場所と言われましたが駐車場も何箇所があるので詳しく書いた方がいいです。朝から焦りました。それ以外はとてもよかったです！途中でガイドさんが説明してくれる話も勉強になりました！

It was great that there was a shuttle service at the hotel. The weather was perfect, and it was adorable to ride the water buffalo twice. It was a tour that kept me entertained from start to finish.

ホテルに送迎があるのがとても良かった。
お天気も最高で、水牛に2回も乗って可愛かった。
次から次へと飽きないツアーでした。

They efficiently took us around the sightseeing spots. The weather was rainy, but I've heard that Kabira Bay looks beautiful on both sunny and rainy days. (It's said that it doesn't look as beautiful on cloudy days.) So, I'm glad I participated even though it was raining. The lunch was also delicious.

観光名所を効率よく巡ってくれます。天気は雨でしたが、川平湾は晴れの日と雨の日が綺麗に見えるそうです。(曇り空が1番綺麗に見えないそうです。)なので、雨だけど参加してよかったです。お昼ご飯もおいしかったです。

Unfortunately, due to the rain, the glass-bottom boat tour was canceled, and we switched to a bus tour and a water buffalo cart, but I had a great time. The bus tour guide and the water buffalo cart guide explained everything very clearly, and during the water buffalo cart ride, they sang "Naiyuu Soosoo" with the Okinawan shamisen, which was very moving. The scenery was exactly what I had seen in photos and knew to be Okinawa, and I was truly impressed.

あいにく雨で、グラスボートは中止になってしまいバス観光と水牛車になりましたが十分楽しめました。バス観光のガイドさん、水牛車のガイドの方もとてもわかりやすく説明してくれ、水牛車では沖縄三味線で“涙そうそう〟を唄ってくれたのがグッときました。
景色が私が写真とかで見て知ってるこれぞ沖縄‼︎で感動しました。

I have participated in similar tours several times, but this was my first experience visiting the Churaumi Aquarium first. However, this course is more efficient. It's a classic, but seeing the whale shark always brings a sense of calm. For lunch, I had yakisoba at the aquarium, but it was almost like "yakiudon." Manza Beach had a nice parking lot, but the old cluttered souvenir shops are gone, and it feels like the Okinawan charm that reminded me of Asia has disappeared, which made me a bit sad. Like everywhere else, it's unfortunate that due to COVID-19, we can't sample products at the souvenir shops. American Village is geared towards young people, so I found myself with too much free time. Overall, I think the cost performance of the tour is good.

I boarded from in front of the Okinawa Prefectural Office, but since there was no staff, it seems that the meeting place is difficult to find for first-timers.

これまで何度か同様のツアーに参加していますが、最初に美ら海水族館を訪れるパターンは初めてでした。でもこのコースのほうが効率的です。定番ですがジンベイザメはいつ見ても気持ちがおだやかになります。昼食は水族館内で焼きそばをいただきましたが、ほとんど「焼うどん」でした。万座毛は駐車場がきれいになっていましたが、昔のごちゃごちゃした土産物店がなくなり、アジアを連想させる沖縄らしさが消えてしまったようで、少し寂しく感じました。どこでもそうですが、コロナの影響で、土産物売り場で試食ができないのはやはり残念です。アメリカンビレッジは若者向けですので、じいさんは時間を持て余しました。ツアー全体としてはコスパはよいと思います。
なお沖縄県庁前から乗車しましたが、係員がいないため、初めての人には集合場所がわかりにくいようです。

The mangrove tour was amazing! The guide's explanations were interesting and their knowledge was incredible!

The water buffalo was cute too!

マングローブツアー最高でした！ガイドさんの説明が面白くて知識も半端なかった！

水牛も可愛かった！

On the day of the event, the weather changed rapidly; just when I thought it was pouring rain, shortly after, there was strong sunshine that could dry wet clothes in no time. However, I was told that this is not particularly unusual for the area, so I think it's better for participants to prepare rain gear even if it's sunny in Naha.

When traveling in Okinawa, especially on the main island, tourists who cannot drive have a very limited range of activities, so tours that take you to distant places are very appreciated. It would be helpful if more options could be added.

参加当日はとにかくお天気がころころ変わり、強い雨に降られたと思ったら、その少し後には、濡れた衣服もあっという間に乾いてしまいそうな強い日差しが…
でも、この地域では特に珍しいことではないと言われましたので、参加される方は那覇では晴れていても雨具の用意はしていったほうがいいかと思います。
沖縄旅行、特に本島では、車を運転できない観光客は行動範囲がかなり狭くなってしまうので、このような遠方まで連れて行ってくれるツアーはとてもありがたいものでした。
さらに種類を増やしていただけると助かります。

Last year, when I visited Taketomi Island, I was captivated by the water buffalo, so this time I wanted to ride one by the seaside and joined this tour. Unfortunately, it was rainy, but I was still able to enjoy the mangroves on Iriomote Island, the water buffalo on Yubu Island, and the water buffalo on Taketomi Island. Especially on Yubu Island, I was able to touch the water buffalo, which was amazing. I think it would have been even more fun if the weather had been clear, so I hope to visit again someday.

昨年、竹富島に行った際に水牛に魅せられてから、今度は海辺で水牛に乗りたいと思い、本ツアーに参加しました。あいにくの雨天でしたが、西表島でのマングローブも由布島での水牛も、竹富島での水牛も楽しむことができました。特に由布島では水牛に触れることもできて最高でした。晴天だったらもっと楽しいだろうなと思いますので、いつか再訪したいと思います。

On my first trip to Ishigaki Island, I booked a tour for the last day. We had a female driver who shared various stories with us. Since we had plenty of time before our flight, we were able to visit breathtaking spots beyond our planned itinerary and enjoy delicious pineapple juice, creating many wonderful memories! I want to come back to Ishigaki Island again! When I do, I hope to have your assistance once more.

初の石垣島、最後の日にツアーを入れました。女性の運転手さんで、色々な話を聞かせていただきました。飛行機の時間まで余裕があったので、予定していた場所以外の絶景スポットや、美味しいパイナップルジュースが飲めたり、素敵な思い出が沢山出来ました！石垣島にまた来たい！その時はまた、よろしくお願いします。

We went with our 5 and 3-year-old children, and the experience was so packed that we enjoyed it without wasting any time. I would like to go again next time.

5歳3歳の子連れで行きました、１日で凝縮したような内容なんで無駄な時間なく楽しめました。
また行く時はお願いしたいです

Unfortunately, the weather was bad, but that's why it was great to easily visit the sightseeing spots on the bus tour. Listening to the shamisen live performance while enjoying Ryukyu cuisine was the highlight. I highly recommend it!

あいにく天気は悪かったですが、だからこそバスツアーで楽に観光名所を巡れてよかったです。
あんがまでの三味線ライブを聴きながらの琉球料理はハイライトでした。
おススメです！

At the first destination, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we were able to spend about two and a half hours exploring, including lunch. Since we had brought our own bento, we didn't need to spend time waiting in line at the shops or restaurants for lunch, which gave us some extra time. If it were crowded, it might be a bit tight to see everything.

After that, we visited Kouri Island, Manzamo, and Okashi Goten, but the stay at each location was about 20 minutes, so it felt a bit rushed, and we were busy getting on and off the bus.

The veteran bus guide had prepared various stories to keep us entertained during the journey, which was enjoyable. That said, it wasn't too lively, so if you're not interested, it's perfectly fine to relax and doze off during the ride.

Considering that the aquarium admission fee is included, I think it's a very good value tour.

最初の訪問地である美ら海水族館では、お昼を挟んで2時間半ほど見学することができました。予め、お弁当を持参していたので、昼飯のために売店やレストランに並ぶ時間が不要だったため、時間的には余裕がありました。混在時だと、全部を観るにはギリギリかも知れません。

その後、古宇利島・万座毛・御菓子御殿と続けての訪問になったのですが、各所の滞在時間が20分程度なのでやや駆け足なのと、バスに乗ったり降りたりと忙しい感じでした。

ベテランのバスガイドさんが、道中を飽きさせないようにいろいろとネタを用意してくれていて、楽しめました。とは言え、それほど賑やかでもないので、興味が無ければゆっくり居眠りしながらの移動も大丈夫だと思います。

水族館の入場料も込みということで、大変お得なツアーだと思います。

As others have mentioned, there were various souvenirs along the way, and the content was rich and enjoyable, making it a truly wonderful experience. Thank you very much.

Personally, I felt that our guide, Uchida, was very professional yet approachable, adding a special touch to the overall tour. (It seemed like he had done a lot of studying as well.)

I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

他の方が書いていらっしゃるとおり、ところどころでいろいろなお土産がついたり、内容も濃く、楽しく、とても素晴らしかったです。
有難うございます。

個人的にはガイドのウチダさんがとてもプロでかつ親しみやすく全体のツアーに彩を加えていたように感じでいます。（いろいろ勉強もされている様子）

機会があればまた参加したいです。

I missed the return boat. There were many tour operators' boats, and while I was checking the time at the boarding area, I ended up missing my tour's boat. I understand it was my own carelessness, but for someone visiting for the first time, it's normal to wait at the boarding area, and I wish the return boat schedule was a bit clearer.

帰りの船に乗れませんでした
沢山の観光業者の船があり、
乗船場に記入している時刻を見てしまい
自分のツアーの船に乗れませんでした
自身の不注意とはわかっていますが、
初めて行った者は普通に乗船場で待機するし、
帰りの船の時刻がもう少しわかりやすいと
いいなと思いました

I participated in a bus tour during Golden Week. Unfortunately, it rained, but the bus guide shared stories about the history of Okinawa, and I learned so much that was new to me. Since it was raining, the bus guide and the driver kindly offered umbrellas to keep themselves dry, which was very thoughtful! The bus guide also sang songs, and it was a lot of fun! At the end, they sang "Hana," and it was very moving. Thank you very much! I would like to join again next time when it's sunny.

GWにバスツアーに参加しました。
あいにくの雨でしたが、バス内ではバスガイドさんが沖縄の歴史についてお話をしてくれて初めて知る沖縄ばかりでした。
雨だったので、バスガイドさんと運転手さんが濡れないように傘を差し出してくれたりとても親戚でした！
あとバスガイドさんが歌を歌ってくれてすごく楽しかったです！最後に花を歌ってくださり、とても感動しました。ありがとうございました！
また次は晴れたときに参加したいです。

The weather was clear on the day, and I was able to participate happily. The lunch was more delicious than I imagined, and I was satisfied to eat while looking at the sea. It's a tour where you can fully enjoy nature!

当日は晴れて、楽しく参加出来ました。お昼は想像以上に美味しく、海を見ながら食べることが出来、満足です。自然を堪能できるツアーです！

I received my ticket and boarded the boat. It was as smooth as a production line. The lunch on Yufu Island was even more delicious than I expected! I had a great time. I think it was more cost-effective than arranging everything individually.

チケットを渡され、船に乗ります。流れ作業のようにスムーズでした。由布島での昼食も予想以上に美味しかったです！とても楽しかったです。
普通に個人で手配して回るよりコスパがいいと思いました。

The Churaumi Aquarium was amazing, and I also got to visit Pineapple Park, which was the best! I was very satisfied to also go to Manzamo.

The infection control measures were thorough, with no eating on the bus and disinfection every time we boarded!

I felt safe participating in the tour even during the COVID-19 pandemic!

美ら海水族館以外にパイナップルパークに行けて最高!
万座毛にも行けて大満足

感染対策も万全で
バスでの食事禁止!乗るときは毎回消毒!

コロナ禍でも安心してツアー参加できました!

Overall, I was satisfied with the course. However, the ventilation inside the vehicle was unclear and not explained. Social distancing was not maintained. We were warned to stay tightly together during the journey. There may be a reason from the tour guide's side, as it could be difficult if someone gets separated, but on this day, the tour guide seemed to prioritize their own convenience and was very businesslike in their approach. I believe it all comes down to how things are communicated. I went with a fun mindset, but it was disappointing.

The driving was comfortable and safe. I think the quality of the tour guide can vary.

コースは概ね満足。だが、車内換気は説明なく不明。ソーシャルディスタンスは保持されていなかった。移動中はぎゅっと固まってないと注意される。はぐれたら大変だからという添乗員側の理由があるのだろうが、この日の添乗員、自身のやりやすいように終始されており対応が事務的。何ごとも言い方だと思うが。せっかく楽しい気持ちで行ったのに。
運転は心地よく安全。添乗員はたぶん当たり外れがあると思う。

The glass boat was lost due to the rain and wind, but they provided a refund, and it was great that my 3 and 5-year-olds were able to explore Taketomi Island and ride the water buffalo.

雨風でグラスボートが無くなりましたが、返金対応もしていただき、3歳5歳は竹富島を散策して水牛には乗れたので良かったです。

Time was really tight!!!
Due to the crowds during Golden Week, there were places I couldn't see at all ( ;ᯅ;)
Wait, is it already time to gather!? That happened a few times (laughs).
If you want to take your time and see each place thoroughly, it's better to rent a car yourself...
However, if you want to visit a lot of places, this is a great plan!
You can visit many of the sightseeing spots you were interested in in just one day!

Also, since I had a child with me, the bus rides were long, so I should have brought more toys and picture books...!!

What was fun was indeed fun!

時間がかなりカツカツ！！！
gwで混んでいることもあり全然見れなかった所もありました( ;ᯅ;)
えっもう集合時間！？みたいな事が何回かありました（笑）
一つ一つをじっくり見たい方は自分でレンタカー借りていったほうが……
ですが沢山回りたい方はいいプラン！
一日で気になっていた観光地を沢山まわれます！


そして子供がいたのですがバスの時間が長いので
おもちゃや絵本をもうすこし持っていくべきでした…！！

楽しかった事は楽しかったです

I had booked the glass board and water buffalo cart course, but I accidentally got mixed up with a different tour. At the water buffalo cart boarding area, the staff contacted the person in charge of the glass board tour for me. Even though the glass board tour had already ended, they kindly allowed us to set sail, and we were able to see beautiful corals and fish, successfully experiencing both activities.

Also, the water buffalo named Mabuya was adorable, and I was healed by the sound of the sanshin and the guide's singing!

Thank you so much for all your help. I really appreciate it!

グラスボードと水牛車のコースを申し込んでいたのですが、間違って違うツアーに紛れ込んでしまいました。水牛車乗り場でスタッフの方にグラスボードの担当の方へ連絡をしてくださり、グラスボードのツアーが終わっていたにもかかわらず、気持ちよく出港してくださり、綺麗な珊瑚やお魚達を見ることができ、無事にどちらも体験することができました。
また、水牛車のマブヤー君も可愛くて三線の音色とガイドの歌声に癒されました！
本当にお世話になりました。ありがとうございました

The rental car was too expensive, so we requested this service, and it was the right choice! It was smoother than moving around by ourselves, and we learned a lot about Ishigaki Island. There were so many things we discovered for the first time, like the island's unique plants and foods, which was very educational. Although the weather was unfortunate, we were taken to the places we wanted to go, and we received great guidance. We were shown a delicious place for Yaeyama soba and taken to a shop that locals often visit, where we even got some pineapples! It was a very enjoyable time, and we were extremely satisfied!

レンタカーが高くて借りられず、こちらをお願いしましたが、頼んで正解でした！
自分たちで動くよりもスムーズだし、石垣島のことをたくさん教えていただきました。島独自の植物や食べ物など初めて知ることばかりで、とても勉強になりました。あいにくの天気でしたが、行きたいとこに連れて行ってもらったり、ガイドもしていただきました。八重山そばのおいしいところを教えてもらったり、地元の方がよく行くお店に連れて行ってもらい、パイナップルもゲットできました！とっても楽しい時間で大満足でした！！

I joined because I wanted to go to Daishi Forest Mountain. I was hesitant about traveling to Okinawa since I can't drive, but thanks to this tour, I was able to enjoy both the mountains and the sea in one day! The scenic spots are not just ordinary views, so I definitely recommend getting off the bus and listening to the guide's explanations. The lunch and little gifts were also very delicious.
I think this tour can be enjoyed by a wide range of participants, from preschool children to seniors, making it suitable for all age groups.

大石林山に行きたくて参加しました。運転ができないので沖縄旅行には消極的でしたが、このツアーのおかげで１日で沖縄の山も海も満喫できました！絶景スポットはただの景色ではないので、ぜひ降車して添乗員さんの説明を聞いていただきたいです。昼食もちょっぴりプレゼントもとてもおいしかったです。
参加者は就学前のお子さんからシニアまで幅広く、年齢層を選ばず楽しめるツアーだと思います。